Carved Bone Koauau (flute) 15cm - by Alex Sands waka-pare 48 x 25 x 7mm

48 x 25 x 7mm

Measurements: 45cm x 20cm x 10cm

They are important pollinators of many native trees and will fly large distances

the special handle was buried with them while the pounamu blade remained with the tribe

is the smaller of the two species

Carved Bone Koauau (flute) 15cm - by Alex Sands waka-pare 48 x 25 x 7mmCarved in New Zealand from cow bone by Alex Sands 15cm x 1. 8cm x 1. 8cm About Koauau: Kauau traditionally were made from various woods, kelp, albatross wing bones, human bones and probably moa bones, and ranging in length from about 10cm to 40cm. They commonly have three finger holes, known as wenewene.